Mr. Keiichi Teruya, left, the Kadena Town Nirai Fire Dept. chief, awards Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Schlittler, right, 31st Rescue Squadron commander, a certificate of appreciation for his squadron’s efforts saving a locals life at the KTNFD, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. The 31st RQS members spotted a man in the water and acted rapidly, saving the Japanese man's life.

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